Humantay Lake is a glacial lake fed by the Humantay (“head” mountain in Quechua) glacier and the brilliant turquoise clear water found in most mountain lakes. The waters are sacred to the indigenous peoples so no fishing allowed, but there were plenty rising in the late afternoon.
Julio gave us a detailed history of the Quechuans that lived in the area, including their mountain horses, alpacas, fishing techniques, and water uses. Maybe it was just a chance to catch our breaths at 13,780’, but it was welcomed info!
Headed back down to Sky Camp in light rains, but the sky cleared at sunset for an awesome view of our Day 2 destination, Salkantay Peak…
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| Education session…gasp, gasp. |
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| Beautiful rainbow in the valley we ascended |
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| Salkantay (Savage in Quechua) Mountain 20,574’ from Sky Domes |
Day One = 2,110’ 🔺, 985’ 🔻, 6.6 miles
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| Tired Sophia in her Sky Dome |
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| NOTHING in the mountains is set up for six-footers! Doors like these make one reeeaallyy mad to have to get up and pee in the middle if the night! |
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